The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Game Day and Major Events Program Manager.

Applications will be accepted until 5/31/2023.

The University of Notre Dame Enterprises and Events (UEE) division is currently hiring for the position of Game Day and Major Events, Program Manager. The UEE division leads the University's event management, hospitality, and customer service functions while supporting student life, academic endeavors, and research initiatives. As part of the event management role, the division is responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of University events from Commencement to concerts and special events on football game weekends. The division is a major contributor of revenue to the University's mission and employs the largest number of staff on campus with over 1,200 full-time, part-time, temporary, and on-call staff.

Why this position?
The position of Game Day and Major Events Program Manager is a candidate that will oversee a variety of event and hospitality efforts associated with home football and major event weekends at the University of Notre Dame. These responsibilities would include general oversight of the Guest Service Team (GST) program (which consists of approximately 60 part-time employees), creation of staffing plans, training materials, and resource coordination, project management of select fan-facing events, recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocol, content creator of relevant communication outlets (social media, website, etc.), implementation and distribution of signage, guides, and reference materials, budget management, and the stewardship of additional hospitality efforts that enhance the fan experience. This person would also assist with, and in some cases own, the planning and execution of major stadium and arena events, as well as other events as assigned. The successful candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills; excellent project and event management skills; ability to interface with a variety of audiences including key University leaders; understanding of proper and appropriate etiquette and protocol; and is trustworthy with extremely sensitive information.

What makes UEE special?
The mission of University Enterprises and Events (UEE) is to enrich the journey of friends and family in celebrating the spirit of Notre Dame. We encourage a culture that is committed to diversity and inclusion, well-being, and professional development and growth. In addition to supporting the University's core values (Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, Leadership in Excellence & Leadership in Mission), we also celebrate our division values of: Joy, Inclusion, Trust, Empowerment, Humility and Kindness with a strong focus on investing in our people and enhancing the employee experience.

UEE Commitments to a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

• To treat every person with dignity and respect
  
• To value our cultural differences
  
• To harness the strength of our diversity
  
• To commit ourselves to the mission of equality for all
  
• To be diligent in our efforts to listen, learn, and grow with one another
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelors degree in Communications, marketing, business, non-profit administration or similar degree.
  • 3 to 4 years of experience
  • Excellent communications skills (both verbal and oral) are required.
  • Individual should demonstrate a mastery of the Microsoft Suite software package, especially a strong skill set in Excel, and have the ability to master University software programs such as Advance and BEAT.
  • Knowledge and mastery of G Suite functions necessary.
  • Project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines; excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to interact with diverse constituencies in appropriate, positive ways and to handle sensitive/confidential information properly.
  • Event management and execution experience is also required.
  
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
  The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
  
  This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
  
  Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
  
  APPLICATION PROCESS:
  Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S231010. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
  
  
  
  
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